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Three people in a library office
Toronto Public Library, Earlscourt Branch (renamed Dufferin/St. Clair Branch in 1973), Dufferin Street, east side, between Rosemount Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario. Interior. Reference desk, south wing.
Three people in a library office

Toronto Public Library, Earlscourt Branch (renamed Dufferin/St. Clair Branch in 1973), Dufferin Street, east side, between Rosemount Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario. Interior. Reference desk, south wing.

Date1971
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Alternate Title
  • Toronto Public Library, Earlscourt Branch (renamed Dufferin/St. Clair Branch in 1973), Dufferin Street, east side, between Rosemount Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario. Interior. Reference desk, south wing.
FormatPicture
Notes

Image published in Reading in Toronto 1971 88th annual report of the Toronto Public Library Board, inside front cover. Alternative title derived from the image caption. Roy Nichols credited as the photographer on the inside back cover.

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      CollectionToronto Public Library Archives
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Public Library
      Call Number / Accession NumberTPL-A-0258
      GeographyCountryCanada
      GeographyBuilding, monument or parkToronto Public Library. Dufferin/St. Clair branch
      GeographyCity, town, twpToronto
      Geography
      GeographyEast-west streetSt. Clair Avenue East
      Geography
      Geography
      GeographyNeighbourhoodWychwood-HillcrestEarlscourt
      GeographyNorth-south streetDufferin Street
      GeographyProvince or StateOntario
      Geography
      Three women working at desks in the circulation area of a library.
      Toronto Public Library, Earlscourt Branch (renamed Dufferin/St. Clair Branch in 1973), Dufferin Street, east side, between Rosemount Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario. Interior, circulation desk and front entrance
      Unknown
      1964?
      Mural painting on upper interior wall of library above book shelves. 
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      Reid, G. A. (George Agnew), 1860-1947
      1933
      A woman stands near a table where children are reading. The surrounding walls are covered with …
      Toronto Public Library, Earlscourt Branch (renamed Dufferin/St. Clair Branch in 1973), Dufferin Street, east side, between Rosemount Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario. Interior, Children's area, north wing
      Stedman, Ruth Kippax, -2006
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      Three rows of empty chairs arranged on a checkerboard pattered floor. A row or artwork hangs on…
      Toronto Public Library, Earlscourt Branch (renamed Dufferin/St. Clair Branch in 1973), Dufferin Street, east side, between Rosemount Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario. Interior: community room, north wing.
      Unknown
      1964?
      People browse reading material in the children's area of a library.
      Toronto Public Library, Earlscourt Branch (renamed Dufferin/St. Clair Branch in 1973), Dufferin Street, east side, between Rosemount Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario. Interior, Children's area, north wing
      Unknown
      1964?
      Readers at tables inside large library room
      Toronto Public Library, Earlscourt Branch (renamed Dufferin/St. Clair Branch in 1973), Dufferin Street, east side, between Rosemount Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario. Children's Room, south wing
      Unknown
      1921
      A group of children are gathered around a woman seated on a chair facing them. Shelves of books…
      Toronto Public Library, Earlscourt Branch (renamed Dufferin/St. Clair Branch in 1973), Dufferin Street, east side, between Rosemount Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario. Interior, Children's Room.
      Unknown
      1921
      Two children stand in front of library entrance.
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      Reid, G. A. (George Agnew), 1860-1947
      1964?
      Front entrance of library with arched door flanked by cement pillars. Black display cases stand…
      Toronto Public Library, Earlscourt Branch (renamed Dufferin/St. Clair Branch in 1973), Dufferin Street, east side, between Rosemount Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario. Exterior. After 1964 renovation.
      Reid, G. A. (George Agnew), 1860-1947
      1964?
      Front entrance of library. Steps lead to an arched door flanked by cement pillars. Sign above d…
      Toronto Public Library, Earlscourt Branch (renamed Dufferin/St. Clair Branch in 1973), Dufferin Street, east side, between Rosemount Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario. Exterior. After 1964 renovation.
      Reid, G. A. (George Agnew), 1860-1947
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      Street view of one-story brick building. Awnings cover windows on either side of an entrance fl…
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      Reid, G. A. (George Agnew), 1860-1947
      1964?
      Side view of library entrance flanked by cement pillars . A black display case stands right of …
      Toronto Public Library, Earlscourt Branch (renamed Dufferin/St. Clair Branch in 1973), Dufferin Street, east side, between Rosemount Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario. Exterior. After 1964 renovation.
      Reid, G. A. (George Agnew), 1860-1947
      1964?